Brandon Allen named to USL Team of the Week

HARRISON, N.J. (March 29, 2016) – New York Red Bulls II forward Brandon Allen has been named to the week one USL Team of the Week for his two-goal performance against Toronto FC II. Derrick Etienne Jr. was named to the USL Team of the Week Bench.

Allen, a native of Old Bridge, N.J., scored two goals in his professional debut for Red Bulls II. The forward totaled five shots, all of which landed on-goal. The rookie Homegrown Player started and played the full 90 minutes of the match.

Etienne Jr., who played in his first USL match since July 4, 2015, had a strong game on the right side of the midfield. The rookie Homegrown Player recorded two shots and created multiple scoring chances for his teammates throughout the game.

New York Red Bulls II return to action this weekend on Saturday, April 2, on the road against Louisville City FC at 3 p.m. ET (WATCH: NewYorkRedBulls.com/Live)

USL Team of the Week

GK – Scott Goodwin, Louisville City FC: Goodwin recorded a shutout on the road, including an outstanding penalty-kick save on Jorge Herrera as City earned a 1-0 win.

D – Ryan Richter, Bethlehem Steel FC: The club captain led by example as the Steel took a 1-0 win on the road, proving solid defensively while also joining the attack well.

D – Chris Christian, Sacramento Republic FC: The new addition to Republic FC’s back line fit in seamlessly as Sacramento held Seattle to only one shot on goal.

D – Taylor Mueller, Charleston Battery: Slotting in at right back instead of his usual central position, Mueller performed well in an outstanding duel with FC Cincinnati’s Jimmy McLaughlin.

M – Logan Miller, Wilmington Hammerheads FC: Miller notched a fine long-range goal that proved to be the game-winner as Wilmington defeated Orlando on the road.

M – Yudai Imura, Richmond Kickers: Imura was dangerous throughout as he took on Harrisburg’s defense consistently, and was rewarded with a goal in a 3-1 win.

M – Kevin Oliveira, Swope Park Rangers: Oliveira scored the first goal in the Rangers’ history and provided a solid base for the attack to build on as Swope Park defeated Portland 2-1.

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